Census Jobs Available

Every 10 years, as mandated by the Constitution of the United States, the population of the country is counted. Citizens are required by law to complete the ten minute questionnaire. The government uses the data collected to distribute Congressional seats to states and Federal funds to state, local and tribal governments. The next U.S. Census will take place in 2010 and the Census Bureau is starting to recruit part-time temporary employees for early census operations. Recruitment will go into full-swing next fall.

Beginning in the Spring of 2009 Census takers will go door-to-door to update address lists. Census questionnaires will be mailed to all U.S. households in February and March 2010 and are due back on Census Day, April 1. Then from April to July, Census takers will visit households that did not return Census questionnaires by mail.

Census takers must speak English. Bilingual employees are needed in various communities. A driver's license and the use of a vehicle is generally required, but the Census Bureau may authorize public transportation in some areas. If you want to apply for a job you can either call 1-866-861-2010 or contact your local Census Bureau Office. Visit the 2010 Census Jobs Web Site for more information.